Finding the Third Proportional to 13,592 and 19,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,592 and 19,141 is: 26,955.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,592 : 19,141 = 19,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,592/19,141 = 19,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,592x = 19,141 × 19,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,592x = 366,377,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,377,881/13,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,955.41
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